https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-camps-include-character

ACA built a survey to learn more from the field about how character already shows up at camp. In this blog, we share results from the survey and what we are learning so far

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/character-camp-families

Character at camp survey results regarding how camps talk about character to their camp families.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/barriers-or-concerns-about-introducing-or-expanding-character-camp

The Character at Camp Initiative seeks to address many of these concerns.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/art-character

Learn how ACA created the logo for the Character at Camp initiative.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/2024-camp-hill-days-recap

Camp Hill Days allowed camp professionals to advocate for camp to the government.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/how-can-camps-support-transgender-youth

Inclusive summer camp experiences can make a positive impact on transgender children.

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/aca-visits-white-house-talk-about-outdoor-opportunities-youth

On Thursday, November 17, the American Camp Association (ACA) was honored to participate in a White House meeting on opportunities for youth to experience the outdoors in collaboration with the...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/diversity-inclusion-camp-setting

Diversity and inclusion: two words thrown around in polite, and not-so-polite, conversations in the workplace, schools, and halls of government. But what do they mean? 

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/new-camp-industry-research-series-part-1-promoting-diversity-inclusion-camp

Each year, the American Camp Association conducts rigorous industry research to help better understand the camp industry and to support camps in their work. The Site, Facilities, and Programs...

https://www.acacamps.org/blog/creating-inclusive-culture-increase-staff-retention

A camp culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging can lead to better staff retention.